Meet Our Team
Occupational Therapists
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Fiona Jongsma
Occupational Therapist
Bachelor of AppSci Occupational Therapy
Masters of Divinity
Certificate in ACT TherapyFiona has special interests in:
• Working with children and adults with physical and intellectual disabilities
• Working with parents as partners in therapy
• Collaborative transdisciplinary practice
• Working with culturally and linguistically diverse familiesThriving while away from work looks like: Going to the beach, hiking, rock climbing and painting.
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Veronica Mak
Occupational Therapist
Master of Occupational Therapy
Bachelor of Social Sciences (Honours) in PsychologyVeronica has special interests in:
• Working with individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder, intellectual disability, and other genetic or neurological conditions, as well as supporting their families
• Providing interventions in sensory gym settings and community environments
• Incorporating the DIRFloortime® approach (Basic DIRFloortime® Provider)
• Supporting the development of independent living skills, such as toileting and meal preparationThriving while away from work looks like: Going on walks with her husband Louis, spending time with her cat Darlington, exploring new hobbies, listening to music, watching TV shows or National Geographic documentaries.
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Joanne Shih
Occupational Therapist
Bachelor of Applied Sciences (Occupational Therapy)Joanne has special interests in:
• School Readiness
• Play based therapy
• Fussy eating therapy
• Supporting independent living skills with adult clients
• Working with children and their familiesThriving while away from work looks like: Discovering new places to eat, drinking coffee, being outdoors and spending time with family and friends
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Charmaine Ng
Occupational Therapist
Bachelor of Occupational Therapy
Registered with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA)
Licensed Swim Australia teacher – support neurodiverse swimmersCharmaine has special interests in:
• Working with neurodiverse children and their families
• Providing interventions and therapies for:
- School readiness
- Early intervention
- Play skills
- Self-care skills
- Fine motor skills
- Sensory and communication challenges
• Interacting with culture and linguistically diverse children and familiesThriving while away from work looks like: Doing pilates, baking, playing tennis, jogging, and spending time with family and friends.